Will I have faster Internet connection if change my router from USB 1.0 to USB 2.0?

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    Until now my router was connected to a USB 1.0 port.Now I added a USB 2.0 PCI card and I was wondering will I have faster downloads if I change it and place it at the USB 2.0?
     
    ondoin, Apr 12, 2007 IP
  2. Justin Nijs

    Justin Nijs Well-Known Member

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    No, unless you have a 10+mbit inet connection or do network transfers ;).
     
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  3. Anita

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    If it's USB 1.0, you'll notice a difference. But why not just connect to your computer's ethernet port instead?
     
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  4. SeaWolf

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    Yes, it's much better to use Ethernet port, less troubles, and no need to install any driver.

    As for USB, max speed of USB 1.0 is 1.5 Mbps, and USB 1.1 is 12 Mbps, and USB 2.0 is 480 Mbps. This is only theory, the real speed is less.
     
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  5. Justin Nijs

    Justin Nijs Well-Known Member

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    My mobo requires a driver. Last time I installed a new Windows (on both pc's at the same time) I had to use my parents pc for the drivers. So usb looks faster to me (no usb drivers here.)
     
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  6. RSLegit

    RSLegit Active Member

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    Just save yourself the hassle and boost your speed even more by using ethernet.
     
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    i think u should contact a software engineer fo0r proper practical solution of ur querry .
     
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    just use ethernet as others say it is easier faster and saves yoruself hassle
     
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  9. SeaWolf

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    Strange, I've never heard of that. But I still think that Ethernet is better, after all, it's made exactly for network connections :)
     
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  10. ondoin

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    Ι don't have Ethernet!:eek:
     
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  11. ondoin

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    I would do that but I don't have ethernet guys!My computer is old,Pentium 2,and it didn't have ethernet when I got it.I am thinking to buy an ethernet port now but will I see any difference?
     
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    EGS Notable Member

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    Pentium 2!?
    DO NOTHING AND JUST THROW THAT PIECE OF JUNK AWAY!!!
     
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    Downlaod time wouldn't differ, as that previous USB 1.0 modem had enough speed to manage your downloads. Indeed this is your connection problem
     
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    ethernet is the way
     
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  15. ondoin

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    Yeah?Will you give me the money to get a new one?
     
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    #16
    do you have any slots left? ethernet cards are dirt cheap.
     
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  17. ondoin

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    Yes I have 2 empty slots and I plan to buy an Ethernet card.
    Something else,If I place that PCI card will it takes memore from my RAM?I mean will my computer get slower?
     
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  18. SeaWolf

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    No, it will not take any memory, and it will not slow your computer either.

    By the way, what is the speed of your Internet connection ?
     
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    Yes, there will be a difference for USB 1.0, not for all cases though.
     
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  20. ondoin

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    It is DSL 2048
     
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